If you’re trying to save money on visits to the salon, then invest in the next best thing: a professional hairstylist’s tools. Effective shear-cutting scissors require consideration of material, size, and specific utility for your hair-cutting needs. With enough practice, you might never have to pay for a haircut again!
You won’t need the durability of hairstylists’s actual shears, which can cost hundreds of dollars. But, still, don’t let price be your only deciding factor. Make sure to invest in sharp steel blades.
If you’re planning on making light touch-ups or cutting close to the skin, pick shears that are 5.5 inches or shorter for better control. Ones that are longer than 5.5 inches are better for all-over cuts and thick hair.
Scissors aren’t a one-size-fit-all solution. Thinning scissors, also known as blending scissors, can be used for removing bulk and preventing blunt ends. Texturizing scissors, although similar, have wider grooves between teeth to add lift to hair.
